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Catholic Dictionary

Term

PRODIGY

Definition

An unusual event produced by angelic power, whether good or bad, under God's positive or permissive providence. The term is more commonly associated with the diabolical phenomena, to distinguish true, though minor, miracles performed by the good angels, from demonic interventions.

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